Sabers exercise

Sabers across the base took part in the first Phase II exercise this year March 1-3 designed to prepare them for upcoming inspections this summer.A Phase II evaluates a unit's ability to meet wartime and contingency taskings of employing the force, sustaining the force and the ability to survive and

Planes, trains and automobiles ... and ships: U.S., Luxembourg partnership supports U.S. troop surge in Afghanistan

As President Obama's plan to plus up U.S. forces in Afghanistan goes into motion, to say the 86th Materiel Maintenance Squadron is working overtime would be a bit of an understatement.Called upon to carry out U.S. Air Force's in Europe's largest movement of war readiness materiel since Operation

COMUSAFE visits 86th AW, discusses future challenges

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander recognized the contributions of 86th Airlift Wing Airmen to the U.S. military, as well as to all of Europe during his visit here March 2.Though a frequent customer of many of the services the wing provides due to his residency here, Gen. Roger A. Brady's visit

Base responds to simulated attack

Incirlik Air Base responds to a simluated attack during an exercise March 1, 2010.  The exercise was held to ensure Airmen follow correct procedures in case of a real world crisis.

Silver Flag builds NATO partnerships

U.S. Air Forces in Europe's top priority is to partner with the Joint and Combined team to win today's fight. To achieve this priority, USAFE Airmen often work side by side with other nations, learning from each other's missions and how each country trains for contingencies. The latest USAFE Silver

17th AF honors new promotees

52nd AMXS facilitate aircraft regeneration; Operation Saber Crown 10-04

DASD Huddleston visit to 17 AF highlights progress, innovation

Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs Vicki Huddleston visited 17th Air Force Feb. 24 to get a first-hand look at the air component's programs and objectives in support of U.S. Africa Command. A career diplomat with the Department of State, including service as U.S. Ambassador to

404th AEG gets new CC

Renovation in full swing